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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources